Kristi Nelson Biography
Kristi Nelson is an American Anchor/Reporter working for NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas as an anchor and reporter. She joined the station in August 2001.
Kristi Nelson Age / Birthday
Nelson manages to keep information regarding her dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday and how old she is at the moment. Judging from her appearance, she might be in her 40s.
Kristi Nelson Height / Measurements
Nelson is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Kristi Nelson Partner / Husband
Nelson is happily married to Justin. Nelson manages to keep information regarding whether she is married or not away from the public. However, we will update information about her spouse once it’s available.
Kristi Nelson Kids / Children
Nelson and her husband, Justin are proud to be parents to their two kids. On July 25th, 2019, the couple welcomed their son, Lucca Nelson.
Kristi Nelson Family / Relatives
Nelson was born and raised by her mother in Texas, USA. However, she donated her kidney to her mother in September 2011 after she was diagnosed with kidney failure. On September 2, 2015, she shared the news celebrating their 4th kidney transplant anniversary. Additionally, she shares no information regarding whether she has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Kristi Nelson Education
Nelson went to The University of North Texas where she attained her Bachelor of Science in Journalism. She later on joined Columbia University where she attained her Masters in Journalism.
Kristi Nelson Career
Nelson serves as an anchor and reporter at NBC5 based in Dallas, Texas. In addition to these roles at NBC5, she is also working as a member of the Board of Directors at Southwest Transplant Alliance. Prior to working at NBC5, she worked at NBC30 News WVIT where she served as a general assignment reporter from 2000 to 2001 based in Hartford, Connecticut. She had previously spent 1 year working at Scholastic Contract where she served as the author of Chamque Holdclaw Story from 1999 to 2000.
From 1997 to 1999, she worked at National Basketball Association based in New York where she served as a writer and editor. Prior to that, she worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer based in Cincinnati, Ohio where she served as a general assignment reporter from 1996 to 1997. She also worked as a correspondent at Philadelphia Inquirer from 1994 to 1996.
Since she started her TV career, she has enclosed several stories including a Gracie Award from the prestigious national organization. She also received three Lone Star Emmys, and several awards from the National Association of Black Journalists. Whenever she is not working, she enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends.
Kristi Nelson Salary
Nelson receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Kristi Nelson Net Worth
Through Nelson’s career as an anchor and reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Kristi Nelson NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Nelson works at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth where she works with her fellow colleagues who are anchors, reporters, and meteorologists and they include:
- Bianca Castro
- Adrienne Vonn
- Pat Doney
- Kevan Smith
- Vince Sims
- Katy Blakey
- David Finfrock
- Ames Meyer
- Lili Zheng
- Noelle Walker
- Allie Spillyards
- Ken Kalthoff
- Scott Friedman
- Julie Fine
- Larry Collins
Kristi Nelson Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Nelson is active on her social media accounts. She has about 4.2k followers on her Facebook Page, about 2.3k followers on her Twitter account, and around 989 followers on her Instagram account.